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How to get fromLos Angeles to Sydneyby plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Sydney by plane or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Sydney International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane LAX - SYD
    17h 45m
    $582–1,542

  2. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sydney International Airport

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    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BUR - SYD
    19h 58m
    $531–1,937

  3. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane ONT - SYD
    21h 5m
    $588–2,058

  4. Fly Long Beach Airport to Sydney International Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane LGB - SYD
    21h 53m
    $977–3,230

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane LAX - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    23h 26m
    $673–2,337

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration16h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$451Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,093 km
  • Duration: 17h 45m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

Qantas, American Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 4 hours.

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